Synonyms for

Contenders

Verb / kʌˈntendɜ:z / Another word for contenders — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Contenders are people or things that compete against each other. They are trying to win a prize or be the best at something.

Synonyms & similar words

contender competitor competition challenger rival competitors rivals challengers opponents combatants adversaries contestants opposition foes enemies combatants battlers opposers rivals competitors challengers opponents contendership contender contender's contenderships

Synonyms by register

Formal

aspirants nominees claimants competitors

Informal

rivals challengers players hopefuls

Literary

combatants protagonists

Antonyms

nonparticipants outsiders losers unsuccessful unqualified irrelevant

Common collocations

  • strong contenders
  • leading contenders
  • potential contenders
  • contenders for the title
  • contenders in the race
  • contenders for the prize
  • contenders for leadership

Word family

noun contender
verb contend
adjective contentious

Usage note

Contenders refers to individuals or groups actively competing for a victory or position. It implies a struggle or rivalry.

Example sentences

  1. The contenders in the spelling bee were all very smart.
  2. The two teams were contenders for the championship.
  3. The contenders in the cooking competition all had different recipes.
  4. The contenders in the talent show had many different skills.
  5. The contenders in the singing competition all had beautiful voices.

Quotes

  • Winners are not afraid of losing. But losers are. Failure is part of the process of success. People who avoid failure also avoid success. - Robert Kiyosaki
  • The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. - Confucius
  • I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. - Michael Jordan

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